A podcast tailored to help you bridge the gap between theory and practice in order to live a more transformational life -- with therapist, author and coach, Rhett Smith.
I have a special interest in helping people face their anxiety with courage, so that they can have a more meaningful connection to self and others. As well as the interface of psychology and theology and the many and varied ways that can bring deep insight and healing to our lives.
Praxis Podcast: Jennifer McDaniel on Social Media, Stillness and Self-Worth
This was a fun and deep and meaningful conversation with my good friend Jennifer McDaniel (https://mcdanielnutrition.com/meet-the-team/). Jennifer is a nutritionist and author, and is the founder and director of McDaniel Nutrition Therapy (https://mcdanielnutrition.com/). I first met Jennifer in early 2022 when I was preparing to run the 106 mile UTMB trail race and she was my assigned nutritionist.
In this conversation we explore a trend that we have been noticing in our culture for many people to move away from social media as well as figuring out other avenues to quiet all the technological noise. We have noticed this move in our work with clients, as well as experiencing a personal shift within us.
Ultimately, the conversation gets down to the concept of self-worth and how much of it is often built upon notions of one's producitivty and ability to perform tasks. And how it can be difficult to move out of arenas (such as social media, email, hustle culture/work, etc.) when one's self-worth is often maintained by engagement and productivity in those areas.
Below is a list of authors and books and resources mentioned in the podcast.
Jennifer McDaniel Substack (https://jennifermcdaniel.substack.com/)
Wintering: The Power of Rest and Retreat in Difficult Times by Katherine May
4000 Weeks: Time Management for Mortals by Oliver Burkeman (https://www.oliverburkeman.com/)
Deep Work: Rules for Focused Success in a Distracted World by Cal Newport (https://calnewport.com/)
Digital Minimalism: Choosing a Focused Life in a Noisy World by Cal Newport
Slow Productivity: The Lost Art of Accomplishment Without Burnout by Cal Newport
Just a Thought: A No-Willpower Approach to Overcome Self-Doubt and Make Peace with Your Mind by Amy Johnson (https://dramyjohnson.com/)
In the Name of Jesus: Reflections on Christian Leadership by Henri Nouwen (https://henrinouwen.org/)
Falling Upward: A Spirituality for the Two Halves of Life by Richard Rohr
24 Jul 2024
Praxis Podcast: Relationally Wired for Love and Trust
About a week and a half ago I spoke at Preston Trail's Marriage Conference on Mental Health and Marriage.
As I thought about this topic I kept coming back to a few essential things that I feel are at the core of this topic.
we are wired relationally
we are wired relationally around love and trust
optimum mental health in a marriage is incumbent about the promotion of love and trust
So in this episode I reflect on this topic, and I hope you find it helpful.
19 Jun 2024
Will Perry on navigating the challenges of parenting and being a teenager today
In this episode I talk with my good friend, Will Perry, who is the Lead Student Pastor at Hope Fellowship Church in Frisco, TX, which is a multi-site campus.
I have known Will for almost 10 years and have loved watching him serve in youth ministry. He is one of the best youth pastors I have known, and I admire the way he engages not only youth, but his leadership and volunteers.
In this episode we cover a lot of topics from being a student of your kid, to navigating social media, the challenges around sex in this culture, and how to create an ongoing, emotionally safe environment to engage your kids.
I hope that you enjoy this episode and find it's content helpful.
Check out more of my work at my website www.rhettsmith.com
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